World Commonwealth is not interested in long-term isolation of Russia, But Russia's return to the format of the "Big eight" due to the implementation of the Minsk agreements, said the Minister of foreign Affairs of Germany Frank-Walter Steinmeier. "It's not in our interests - for a long time to isolate the Russian Federation. However, after violating international law the annexation of Crimea, we can't pretend That nothing happened and behave in a "business as usual" ( "just business" ). Way back to G8 is through respect for the integrity of Ukraine and the implementation of Russian commitments under the Minsk accords. Actual dialogue on the nuclear program with Iran, dramatic and unresolved conflicts in the Syrian Arab Republic, Yemen and Libya show, However, That we must be self-interest to more strongly take the Russian Federation to their decisions, "said Steinmeier in an interview Sunday edition of Welt am Sonntag, reports RIA" Novosti ". Addressing the meeting of foreign Ministers " channel four ", which will take place on the first day of the week in Berlin, Steinmeier said That " we expect from the capital of Russia and Kiev, That the focus of discussion will be the next phase of implementation of the Minsk agreements, which will give the opportunity to make mail for the political process." For example, According to the Minister, the preparation of local elections, the delivery of humanitarian assistance and economic reconstruction of Eastern Ukraine. On the issue of anti-Russian sanctions, Steinmeier said again That this issue is linked to the implementation of the Minsk agreements ". Remember, in 2008, the "Big seven" has expanded at the expense of Russia, which in the beginning of 2014 took over the chairmanship in the group. It was expected That the summit "Big eight" in 2014 will be held on 4 and 5 June in Sochi. But the leaders of the "seven" on 24 March on the sidelines of the nuclear security summit in the Hague has suspended the operation of the "eight" and refused from participation in the meeting of the G8 in Sochi because of Russia's position on Crimea and the situation in Ukraine. The President's press Secretary Dmitry Peskov said That the return to the format of the G8, the work which was stopped on the background of the situation in Ukraine, the Russian leadership does not discuss. According to his statement, " currently no such format, for this reason, no and topics for discussion. He added That "Russia is open for cooperation" and " if from our partners will be the signals, there will be a topic for discussion. While the President's press Secretary drew attention That the Russian Federation continues to participate in the work of the G20. In July the Prime Minister of Canada expressed the opinion about the fact That the format of the G8 is unlikely to be revived. Before Sunday afternoon, it was stated That, According to Steinmeier, how to further develop the situation imposed by the West sanctions against Russia over the conflict in Ukraine, will be depending on the implementation of the Minsk agreements. Moscow has stated many times That it is not involved in the events in southeastern Ukraine, is not a party to domestic conflict and is interested in Ukraine overcame political and economic crisis. In the capital of Russia emphasize That all the charges against her are unproven. Relations between Russia and the West deteriorated in connection with the situation in Ukraine. The EU and the US on the background reached in Minsk agreements Between Kiev and militias Donbass about stopping the fire entered against Russia punishment, against the financial, oil and defense industries. However, in March, Russia's envoy to the EU Vladimir Chizhov said That a critical attitude to the sanctions against Russia from a number of EU members increases. In addition, the media said That Italy, Greece and Cyprus, as well as Spain, Austria, Hungary and Slovakia, whose leaders visited the capital of Russia, May not support the extension of sanctions against Russia. 10px